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House roll call 537 · 94th Congress · Dec 1, 1975

To pass H.R. 7782, to amend and extend the national foundation on the arts and humanities act of 1965.

On Dec 1, 1975, the House voted 253–116 (HR 7782). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 211–40, Republicans 45–76. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 85 members voted against their own party.

During the 94th Congress (1975–1976), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
253
No
116
Did not vote
69
Date
Dec 1, 1975

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 76 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats211 yes · 40 no · 43 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 5 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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